Lib Dems accuse Conservatives and Reform UK of secret alliance in Hampshire County Council leadership vote
By
Christopher Atkinson
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Summary
The Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservatives and Reform UK of forming a secret alliance to take control of Hampshire County Council. According to the Lib Dems, there was a prearranged agreement for Conservative Cllr Nick Adams-King to be re-elected as council leader, with Reform councillors abstaining from the vote. In return, Reform councillors were elected to chair several key Overview and Scrutiny Select Committees, including those overseeing the cabinet and council leadership. The article details the political maneuvering and accusations of backroom deals between the two parties.
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Reform councillors were subsequently elected to chair several of the council's Overview and Scrutiny Select Committees, including committees responsible for scrutinising the work of the cabinet, council leadership, and wider authority.
Hampshire Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservatives and Reform UK of secretly working together to take control of Hampshire County Council.
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